Re: #480 running in May 1969

Chris Walker Wrote:
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> #480 ready to leave Dunollie for Greymouth with
> the return Passenger connection. Behind is a
> Miners train bound for Rewanui at the end of the
> branch.
> Dunollie is at the foot of the Rewanui incline, a
> 3.35 mile section of 1:26 gradient rising 535ft
> worked with a Fell system centre rail for braking
> purposes therefore Locos running beyond Dunollie
> require a modified Cowcatcher for clearance of the
> centre rail. By the time of this photo the centre
> rail has been removed and double Air pumps
> fitted.
>
> Now has a number on the Smokebox for JP.
> Much better, thank you! Can you tell us any more about the third rail braking system? JP
>
> A Chris Bradley photo.... on Flickr
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